WD-40 on Denim Paint?
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WD-40 on Denim Paint?
I am trying the reflector removal and only have wd-40 and goof off in the house. I have looked at previous threads that said x-nay to the goof off but I am looking for a "it didn't hurt my paint" on the wd-40.
Thanks, Brent-
Thanks, Brent-
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After a good few hours of sitting in the sun, the reflectors will come off pretty easy. I pried, very carefully, with a flathead screwdriver and then to clean up the glue residue I used a little soft scrub on a soft and damp scotch scour pad. No scratches and it worked great.
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Dude, I think you reply to every stupid post I put out there. I appreciate it, seriously. Thanks, I need someone to make sure I dont fudge up the BrentBob.
After a good few hours of sitting in the sun, the reflectors will come off pretty easy. I pried, very carefully, with a flathead screwdriver and then to clean up the glue residue I used a little soft scrub on a soft and damp scotch scour pad. No scratches and it worked great.
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took them off 3 bikes now, the hair dryer work great, warm them up and go easy, no need for tools to pry. hands will do.
x-nay on anything that is oil base...
if doubt, try a little area under seat or maybe call service dept...
x-nay on anything that is oil base...
if doubt, try a little area under seat or maybe call service dept...
Last edited by oct1949; Jul 3, 2009 at 07:55 PM.
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My wife's SB is red denim. I removed the rear reflectors with dental floss and then used "Goo Gone" for the glue. Came out fine.
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Heat to remove and wd40 to remove residue. It won't hurt paint, but with denim don't rub too much or you will polish it. I've used wd40 on every type of paint, lexan and plexi with no adverse effects.
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A hair dryer, fishing line and plain old water was all I used, no damage to the paint at all.
Denim is a lot tougher than it looks; mines been pinstriped twice because I didn't like how it looked the first time around and I used oven cleaner and MEK.
Denim is a lot tougher than it looks; mines been pinstriped twice because I didn't like how it looked the first time around and I used oven cleaner and MEK.